Synopsis

Acquiring the winning edge in sports-the mental edge

Mental conditioning is now seen by many to be as critical tosports success as physical conditioning. And for parents eager toensure their children have a winning edge-as well as a futurecollege scholarship-nothing could be more critical to success. Thisbook offers readers a comprehensive program to gain that winningedge, providing training tips and techniques along with helpfuladvice to keep in mind while competing. With practical advice onhow to strengthen concentration (and when you shouldn'tconcentrate), talk yourself into winning, and develop routines thatwill lead to consistent improvement, the book's full personalizedprogram will help any athlete gain over time the winning edge inany sport

With tips on how to regulate your energy to avoid exhaustion;and how to enhance your team's chemistry through sportspsychology

Loaded with real-world examples from amateur and professionalsports of all kinds

Applicable to not only sports-but business as well-SportsPsychology For Dummies will enhance any competitor'smotivation, focus, and will to win, when facing life's toughestchallenges.